You can give pygmy hippos a brighter future.
Inspired by little Maple, your gift supports expert animal care and conservation efforts for endangered species like the pygmy hippo.
Holiday Pygmy Hippo Plush Package
Give a gift that makes a difference this holiday season by adopting Toronto Zoo pygmy hippo, Maple!
Perfect for animal lovers of all ages, this adoption package supports the specialized care that Maple relies on each day and also supports conservation, breeding, and species recovery programs at the Zoo.
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Wild Walk Commemorative Bench Plaque
Whether commemorating a special occasion or honouring a loved one, consider dedicating a bench at your Toronto Zoo to make it a lasting tribute.
Each bench holds a special and unique story and supports your Zoo’s critical conservation work.
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Leave a Legacy for Wildlife
A legacy is more than what you leave behind. It is what continues because you were here.
By joining the Guardian’s Circle through a planned gift, you can help ensure your love for wildlife continues protecting species, inspiring conservation, and building a better future for generations to come.
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Adopt an Animal
Through your support of the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy’s Adopt an Animal program, you are helping not only to ensure that the priority needs of your Toronto Zoo are funded, but your support is also driving our unwavering commitment to protect Canadian endangered species through the Toronto Zoo’s Species Recovery, Conservation Breeding and Reintroduction programs.
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More Than a Brick: Our Legacy for the Future
For more than 50 years, the Toronto Zoo has been a place where first encounters with wildlife become lifelong memories. From school trips to family traditions shared across generations, those connections are part of the Zoo’s story—and part of the inspiration for what comes next.
Welcoming Maple: A Tiny Arrival with a Big Conservation Story
From Blanding’s turtle hatchlings to a Bactrian camel calf—every new birth at the Toronto Zoo is a moment worth celebrating—and we’ve had a lot to celebrate in 2026. The arrival of any new animal brings excitement, curiosity, and sometimes a viral moment—but each birth also represents something much bigger.
Guardians in Action: From Toronto Zoo to Sumatra
Expanding the Toronto Zoo’s conservation science efforts is critical to the Zoo’s commitment to know better and do better for wildlife-both here at the Zoo and around the world. As the charity partner of the Toronto Zoo, we help bring that commitment to life by supporting opportunities for the Toronto Zoo’s dedicated Wildlife Care team to contribute to on-the-ground conservation organizations.
Who We Are
The Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy is the dedicated fundraising partner supporting vital conservation efforts led by the Toronto Zoo. With the help of generous donors, we support animal well-being, essential conservation science programs, and experiential learning opportunities connecting people with nature.